A COLLECTION OF SIX MASONIC ITEMS (6)

Comprising; a late Victorian silver gilt enamelled and colourless paste Diamond Jubilee lodge jewel, London 1897, a gold spherical globular pendant, the suspension designed as a Masonic square and star, opening to reveal three circular and one further Masonic symbols, two gold cased silver Masonic spherical pendant fobs, opening to reveal engraved symbols and two oval gilt metal twin sided frames, each glazed with representations of Masonic symbolism to include pairs of pillars and coffins, each applied on an ivory paper backed sheet, with one case, of early 19th century and later dates

Condition Report;

Gross weights of the three Masonic spherical pendants, largest 8.4 grams, medium 6.9 grams, smallest 1.8 grams.  The largest opens out to reveal the Masonic symbols in the usual way, hinged arms, good condition, exterior a little tarnished, the medium opens to reveal a hinged row of Masonic symbols and a star within the case front, exterior of globe has a few dents, it is marked within L and C Ltd 9 CT, the smallest opens to reveal the Masonic symbols in the usual way, hinged arms in good condition, exterior a little tarnished. Diamond Jubilee Lodge jewel is rather tarnished and grubby, the enamel has slight chips to the red crown, blue enamel in good condition.  Pastes are all present.  Larger oval frame is a bit grubby within, with some loss of design to the side with two mother-of-pearl pillars, loss of trowel at top left, glazed back is empty, frame has some rubbing to the gilding.  The smaller oval frame has a small section of ivory split away and is loose within at about 4 o'clock, otherwise some minor loss of design including one candle to the left and a central jewel above the sun, glazed back is empty, frame has some rubbing to the gilding. the case does not relate to any of the items, label mark within the lid, damage to lid of case where a label has been removed.

Footnotes:

This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.